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34 free events take place on Monday, June 28 in New York City.
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34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, June 28, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Screening | Watch World Cup Soccer Games Live


Teams TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
free, no reservation required

Tour | Free guided tour of a beautiful museum (usually $10)


This beautiful Museum is accessible by guided tour only. Tours are offered every half hour with the last tour beginning at 4 pm. Regular (non-Monday) admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for children (age 5-18). FREE Mondays this summer through August 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour. This high-energy tour will take you through the heart of the Lower Manhattan, entertaining you, your friends and family with stories, hidden secrets and relevant information about the Big Apple. The USA’s first capital city, a center of global finance and a tribute to over two centuries of immigration and the American experience - New York City's history is the history of America. And on every step of our tour, expert guides - part professors, part performers - will explain why.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Tai Chi is an ancient form of mind body exercise that uses purposeful, slow movements in a form of meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self defense.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Play Petanque in the Park


Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Play Ping Pong


Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Introduction to Internet Email


Sign up for your own email address, learn how to send and receive mail as well as other email basics. Class will be given on laptop computers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free

Concert | Ragtime/Tin Pan Alley: Todd Robbins


Todd Robbins plays Ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Finding the Statistics You Need


Introduces selected statistical sources, such as specialized subscription databases at websites, and books.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Performance | Readings of Scenes and Songs


Under the direction of Ruthy Rosen, The Kips Bay Senior Players will perform, "Readings from Scenes and Songs."
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1:30 pm
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour…..and it’s Free! Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories is just waiting to be peeled away.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Watch World Cup Soccer Games Live


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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Cell Phone Buying Guide


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn about the wide range of mobile devices available today, from standard messaging phones to cutting-edge smartphones, their service providers, and monthly service plans.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Performance | Abridged version of A Midsummer Night's Dream performed by NYC teens


William Shakespeare’s beloved classic, directed by Tom Oppenheim, in an abridged version (85 minute running time) and performed by New York City teens.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Bluegrass: NYCity Slickers


Kickin’ bluegrass with explosive, hard-driving instrumentals and wailing tight harmonies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Crochet Circle


Bring your hooks and your interests. Talk and learn with others as they work on projects and share the love of crochet! Beginner through advance. Some assistance will be available for beginners.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Performance | Performance: A Night of Three Goddesses


With MilDred Gerestant, Tantra-zawadi, and Sokhna Heathyre Mabin. A delicious evening of poetry, music, movement, gender expression, juiciness, and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Jazz | Sarah Partridge performs jazz standards and fresh material


The wonderful jazz thrush Sarah Partridge brings her own perspective to her wonderful new album. Discover why she is building an international reputation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Adult Tech Time


Need help on the computer? Sign up for some extra time and personal assistance on our laptops. Topics may include: filling out forms or applications, online job search or test prep, resume formatting, and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Daniel Katz discusses his book All Together Different: Yiddish Socialists, Garment Workers, and the Labor Roots of Multiculturalism


Learn how Jewish leaders in the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) rebuilt the union in the 1930s, helped launch the modern industrial union movement, and joined Roosevelt’s New Deal coalition, by encouraging the celebration of union members’ diverse racial and ethnic cultures. The story of this multicultural union movement, which involved a stunning array of recreational, social, educational, and political activities, will be illustrated by a series of photographs and other images.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Timothy Egan's The Worst Hard Time


The book discussion group reads this oral history of the dust storms that devastated the Great Plains during the Depression. It follows several families and their communities in their struggle to persevere despite the devastation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | InViolet Rep Reading Series: Megan Hart's Showing Up


Amy has issues. Her older sister, Celia, can't stand her. Her father is slowly losing it. Things were looking up when she met Ed but then she went and blew that too. When she shows up at her childhood home, she's got some serious explaining to do. InViolet Repertory Theater was founded by an assembly of actors committed to diversifying their talents into writing, directing, and producing. InViolet empowers the actor and emerging writer by providing an artistic haven that allows them to play, to grow, to learn, and to teach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Jessica DuLong discusses her book My River Chronicles: Rediscovering the Work That Built America


Journalist and fireboat engineer Jessica DuLong reads and discusses her book about the shifting meaning of hands-on work in the America. DuLong is a both a mechanic's daughter and a Stanford graduate. She draws on her experiences of building websites and turning wrenches to examine the meaning of work - including insights into contemporary gender biases in the workplace, and a vivid portrayal the decline of American industry as seen from the unique vantage point along the Hudson River.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Michael Salvatore reads from his book Between Boyfriends


The playwright reads from his debut novel, the sexy, funny story of a roller-coaster quest for perfection in an imperfect world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Sloane Crosley reads from her book How Did You Get This Number?


Crosley is the author behind the wildly funny and popular collection of essays I Was Told There'd Be Cake. She's a book publicist herself and funny in person.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Abridged version of A Midsummer Night's Dream performed by NYC teens


William Shakespeare’s beloved classic, directed by Tom Oppenheim, in an abridged version (85 minute running time) and performed by New York City teens.
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7:30 pm
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Other | Feed Your Head Rock Trivia Contest


Join hardcore music enthusiasts for a fun and challenging multi-round contest that tests your knowledge on a wide range of rock and roll topics. The winning teams receive free drinks and bragging rights!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Henry King's Carousel (1956): A Rodgers and Hammerstein Afterlife


With Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones. Shiftless carnival barker Billy Bigelow returns from purgatory to right some wrongs in this film version of the Broadway musical smash. 128 min. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The film begins at sunset (between 8pm and 9pm). Preceded at 7pm by a talk from Professor Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale: Unhinged by Jealousy


King Leontes is undone by his own jealousy in this classic directed by Michael Greif. With Gerry Bamman, Francois Battiste, Linda Emond, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bill Heck, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Byron Jennings, Heather Lind, Hamish Linklater, Jesse L. Martin, Nyambi Nyambi, Matthew Rauch, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Richard Topol, and Max Wright.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Late Night Open Mic


Why cry when you could laugh? Come watch some of New York's top up-and-coming stand up comics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Discussion | Major Political Correspondent in Conversation

Regular Price: $40
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Classical Music | Arias from Operas by Puccini & More

Regular Price: $40
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Play | Family Comedy at a Major Theater

Regular Price: $35
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